by The Jesuit Post | Sep 20, 2018 | Youth Synod ~ Approx. 1 min
“I invite you to express yourselves frankly and freely, as I said and repeat. Be brazen. You are the protagonists and it is important that you speak openly.” – Pope Francis in address to Catholic youth TJP wants your input: what should the role of the youth be...
by Jim Kennedy, SJ | Sep 19, 2018 | Addiction, Discerning Citizenship ~ Approx. 4 mins
To be an informed citizen is follow the news closely. These days, to follow the news closely is to be buffeted by the frenetic winds of the news-cycle. Given such conditions, it is easy to miss what is going on beneath the surface, the events and processes that affect...
by David Paternostro, SJ | Sep 17, 2018 | Catholic Writing, Faith & Politics, Spirituality ~ Approx. 5 mins
Formerly a blogger on the Patheos Atheist channel, Leah Libresco converted from atheism to Catholicism in 2012, and since then has written about spirituality, conversion, and community through the lens of things like mathematics and musicals. Her second book, Building...
by Brian Strassburger, SJ | Sep 16, 2018 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
The words that mark the end of the Mass are really a beginning for what we are called to do as Christians. Check out this week’s One-Minute Homily by Brian Strassburger, SJ. Based on the readings for Sunday, September 16, 2018, which you can find here:...
by Sean Barry, SJ | Sep 14, 2018 | Pop Culture ~ Approx. 3 mins
“Do you play Fortnite?” Nearly every day, I hear some variant on that question. Sometimes my high school students ask me; at other times I overhear them discussing details of the game to their peers. What is undeniable is that the game is everywhere these days. The...
by Bill McCormick, SJ | Sep 11, 2018 | Discerning Citizenship ~ Approx. 2min
In response to TJP reporting on the clerical sex abuse crisis, many readers have challenged our ability to weigh in on moral and spiritual issues. Comments ranged from “The time for words is over, let’s see some action” to “You have lost all credibility. Let others...
by Danny Gustafson, SJ | Sep 10, 2018 | Ask Iggy ~ Approx. 1 min
What questions do you have that you’d like us to answer? We used to make a series of videos called “Ask Iggy” in which we would answer questions about Catholicism, the Jesuits, Ignatian Spirituality, etc. We’ve decided to bring the series back!...
by Michael Rossmann, SJ | Sep 9, 2018 | Uncategorized ~ Approx. 1 min
We need the laity more than ever to witness to the Good News of the One who gives us a voice, says Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ in this week’s One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for September 9, 2018.
by David Inczauskis, SJ | Sep 7, 2018 | Art, Music, Pop Culture ~ Approx. 1min
Much like the rest of the hip youth, I awaited Ariana Grande’s new album Sweetener with great anticipation. What I hadn’t anticipated, however, were its constant references to religious themes. From “raindrops (an angel cried)” to “God is a woman,” Grande uses...
by Ken Homan, SJ | Sep 6, 2018 | Faith & Politics, Race, Sports ~ Approx. 4 mins
Thirty years ago, Nike started their “Just Do It” campaign. It became one of the most recognizable ads and slogans on the market. It featured athletes like Wayne Rooney, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant. Despite a number of other ad campaigns, “Just Do It” remained...
